What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Karakul’?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Karakul’ is to bus which costs $30 - $40 and takes 27h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Karakul’?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Karakul’ is to fly and train which takes 12h 35m and costs $220 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Karakul’?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Karakul’. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Karakul’ via Tashkent bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Karakul’?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Karakul’. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Qorako’l via Tashkent Central and Bukhara 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.

How far is it from Almaty to Karakul’?

The distance between Almaty and Karakul’ is 1216 km. The road distance is 1395.6 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Karakul’ without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Karakul’ without a car is to train which takes 24h 46m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Karakul’?

It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Almaty to Karakul’, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Karakul’ bus from?

Almaty to Karakul’ bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Karakul’ train from?

Almaty to Karakul’ train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or bus from Almaty to Karakul’?

The best way to get from Almaty to Karakul’ is to train which takes 24h 46m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 27h 30m.

Where does the Almaty to Karakul’ bus arrive?

Almaty to Karakul’ bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

Where does the Almaty to Karakul’ train arrive?

Almaty to Karakul’ train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Tashkent Central station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Karakul’?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Karakul’ is 1396 km. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Almaty to Karakul’.

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There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Karakul’ by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK)plane ALA - BHK
2. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Qorako’ltrain
12h 35m
$224–1,257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Karakul’bus
27h 30m
$31–40
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Tashkent Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Tashkent Central to Bukhara 1train
3. Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Qorako’ltrain
24h 46m
$59–88
Drive 1,395.6 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Karakul’car 1,395.6 km
19h 7m
$124–178
Bus via Samarkand Airport (SKD)
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus 701
2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Jizzakhbus 711
3. Take the bus from Jizzakh to Samarkand Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Samarkand Central Bus Station to Karakul’bus
30h 14m

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bukhara International Airport (BHK) flights

3Weekly Planes

9h 35mAverage Duration

$189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,215.6 km
Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Karakul’, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan?

You can take a train from Almaty 2 to Karakul’ via Tashkent Central, Bukhara 1, and Qorako’l in around 24h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakul’ via Tashkent bus station in around 27h 30m.

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